“Emmys 2025: Where New Legends Were Made”
Los Angeles Held in the Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards became one of the most remarkable in recent memory. The biggest stars in television and the most promising newcomers were in the spotlight on a night full of shocks, groundbreaking accomplishments, and long-overdue recognitions. The presentation, which was hosted by Nate Bargatze, recognized programs from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025.
Among the Big Winners
- The Studio made history. The Apple TV+ comedy series swept the comedy categories and ended up with 13 awards, the most ever won by a comedy series in a single Emmy season.
- The Pitt claimed Best Drama Series. More than that, its star Noah Wyle earned his first-ever Emmy (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama), and Katherine LaNasa won for Best Supporting Actress in Drama — both major milestones.
- In the showdown for limited or anthology series, Adolescence stood out. The Netflix show won six major awards, including Best Limited or Anthology Series, Best Lead Actor (Stephen Graham), Best Supporting Actor for Owen Cooper, and many of its craft, writing, and directing nominations. Remarkably, Cooper, at 15, became the youngest male actor ever to win in an acting Emmy category.
Standout Performances and First‑Time Wins
- Britt Lower won Best Actress in a Drama Series for Severance; Tramell Tillman won Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (also Severance) — the latter’s award marked another historic milestone as the first Black actor to win that category.
- Seth Rogen, for The Studio, won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. It was his first Emmy win after many years, making his victory especially sweet.
- Jean Smart added to her tally with another Emmy, this time for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Hacks).
Moments That Mattered
- The night was more than trophies; it was about stories. Adolescence, with its single‑take sequences and daring themes, pulled in both critical acclaim and peer recognition.
- Emotional speeches were plentiful — Noah Wyle thanked his wife Sara, Britt Lower reflected on her role, and Tramell Tillman dedicated his win to his mother.
- There were also controversial and powerful moments: Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) used her acceptance speech to voice strong political sentiments, sparking discussion.
Records, Trends, and What They Mean
- Severance led all shows in nominations with 27, but despite the heavy expectations, it didn’t dominate wins. This underlines how nominations alone don’t secure victory.
- The Studio tied and broke records for a comedy series, not just for the number of wins but also for breadth: acting, writing, directing. It signals that satirical, industry‑insider comedies are being rewarded more than ever.
- Young talent is being embraced. Owen Cooper’s win is one among many signs that the Television Academy is spotlighting emerging actors early.
The Big Picture
The 2025 Emmys mark a shift in how television is being recognized. Long‑standing shows didn’t necessarily carry the night; newcomers, limited series, fresh talent, and bold storytelling made the most impact. The Academy seems intent on honoring both tradition and innovation.
In many ways, this year’s awards reflect where TV is at: diverse voices, complex narratives, and platforms willing to take creative risks are being rewarded. It’s a night that will be remembered not just for who won, but for what was won — not just trophies, but milestones.
Full List of Winners & Nominees (Key Categories)
Note: “Winner” is indicated explicitly. Others are nominees.
| Category | Nominees | Winner |
| Outstanding Drama Series | Andor; The Diplomat; The Last of Us; Paradise; Severance; Slow Horses; The White Lotus; The Pitt | The Pitt |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Noah Wyle (The Pitt) WINNER; Sterling K. Brown (Paradise); Gary Oldman (Slow Horses); Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us); Adam Scott (Severance) | Noah Wyle |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Britt Lower (Severance) WINNER; Kathy Bates (Matlock); Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters); Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us); Keri Russell (The Diplomat) | Britt Lower |
| Outstanding Comedy Series | Abbott Elementary; The Bear; Hacks; Nobody Wants This; Only Murders in the Building; Shrinking; The Studio; What We Do in the Shadows | The Studio |
| Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series | Seth Rogen (The Studio) WINNER; Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This); Jason Segel (Shrinking); Jeremy Allen White (The Bear); Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building) | Seth Rogen |
| Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series | Jean Smart (Hacks) WINNER; Uzo Aduba (The Residence); Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This); Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary); Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) | Jean Smart |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Tramell Tillman (Severance) WINNER; Zach Cherry (Severance); Walton Goggins (The White Lotus); Jason Isaacs (The White Lotus); James Marsden (Paradise); Sam Rockwell (The White Lotus); John Turturro (Severance) | Tramell Tillman |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt) WINNER; Patricia Arquette (Severance); Carrie Coon (The White Lotus); Julianne Nicholson (Paradise); Parker Posey (The White Lotus); Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus); Aimee Lou Wood (The White Lotus) | Katherine LaNasa |
| Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series | Adolescence WINNER; Black Mirror; Dying for Sex; Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story; The Penguin | Adolescence |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Stephen Graham (Adolescence) WINNER; Colin Farrell (The Penguin); Jake Gyllenhaal (Presumed Innocent); Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief); Cooper Koch (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story) | Stephen Graham |
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Cristin Milioti (The Penguin) WINNER; Cate Blanchett (Disclaimer); Meghann Fahy (Sirens); Rashida Jones (Black Mirror); Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex) | Cristin Milioti |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie | Owen Cooper (Adolescence) WINNER; Javier Bardem (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story); Bill Camp (Presumed Innocent); Rob Delaney (Dying for Sex); Peter Sarsgaard (Presumed Innocent); Ashley Walters (Adolescence) | Owen Cooper |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie |
Erin Doherty (Adolescence) WINNER: Ruth Negga (Presumed Innocent); Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin); Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story); Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex); Christine Tremarco (Adolescence) |
Erin Doherty |
| Outstanding Reality Competition Program |
The Amazing Race; RuPaul’s Drag Race; Survivor; Top Chef; The Traitors WINNER
|
The Traitors |
| Outstanding Talk Series |
The Daily Show; Jimmy Kimmel Live!; The Late Show with Stephen Colbert WINNER
|
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert |
| Outstanding Scripted Variety Series |
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver WINNER; Saturday Night Live
|
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series |
Merritt Wever (Severance) WINNER; Jane Alexander (Severance); Gwendoline Christie (Severance); Kaitlyn Dever (The Last of Us); Catherine O’Hara (The Last of Us); Cherry Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale)
|
Merritt Wever |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series |
Shawn Hatosy (The Pitt) WINNER; Giancarlo Esposito (The Boys); Scott Glenn (The White Lotus); Joe Pantoliano (The Last of Us); Forest Whitaker (Andor); Jeffrey Wright (The Last of Us)
|
Shawn Hatosy |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series |
Jeff Hiller (Somebody Somewhere) WINNER; Ike Barinholtz (The Studio); Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons); Harrison Ford (Shrinking); Ebon Moss‑Bachrach (The Bear); Michael Urie (Shrinking); Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live)
|
Jeff Hiller |
| Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series |
Hannah Einbinder (Hacks) WINNER; Liza Colón‑Zayas (The Bear); Kathryn Hahn (The Studio); Janelle James (Abbott Elementary); Catherine O’Hara (The Studio); Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary); Jessica Williams (Shrinking)
|
Hannah Einbinder |
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series |
Bryan Cranston (The Studio) WINNER; Jon Bernthal (The Bear); Dave Franco (The Studio); Ron Howard (The Studio); Anthony Mackie (The Studio); Martin Scorsese (The Studio)
|
Bryan Cranston |
| Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Julianne Nicholson (Hacks) WINNER; Olivia Colman (The Bear); Jamie Lee Curtis (The Bear); Cynthia Erivo (Poker Face); Robby Hoffman (Hacks); Zoë Kravitz (The Studio) | Julianne Nicholson |